{"product_id":"gaultheria-procumbens-fr-the-des-bois-en-wintergreen","title":"Gaultheria procumbens (Fr: thé des bois | En: wintergreen)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"228\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eWintergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"394\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eastern Teaberry, Checkerberry\u003cbr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thé des bois\u003cbr data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eNoms alternatifs\u003c\/strong\u003e : Gaulthérie couchée, thé du Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"679\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eWintergreen\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"452\"\u003elow-growing evergreen groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e native to eastern North America. It’s famous for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eglossy dark green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"565\"\u003ewhite bell-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"603\"\u003ebright red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e that persist through winter, adding a splash of colour to snowy landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"944\" class=\"\"\u003eThis plant is best known for its distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"759\"\u003ewintergreen aroma and flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the presence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"808\"\u003emethyl salicylate\u003c\/strong\u003e in its leaves and berries. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eleaves can be used to make tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eberries are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e (though best consumed in moderation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1264\" class=\"\"\u003eWintergreen thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"997\"\u003epart-shade to full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eacidic, moist, and well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s a beautiful choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eshady gardens, underplantings with native ferns\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003enaturalized forest gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established, it spreads slowly by rhizomes, forming \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003edense evergreen carpets\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1713\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10–15 cm tall; spreads gently by rhizomes\u003cbr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: June to August (flowers); berries persist into winter\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well-drained\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acidic, organic soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acidic woodlands, pine forests, shaded sandy slopes\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides food for birds and mammals in winter\u003cbr data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves and berries edible in small quantities\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43869661004020,"sku":"GAULPROCU","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/files\/ByChrisBaer_norightsreserved_CC0.jpg?v=1745627646","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/gaultheria-procumbens-fr-the-des-bois-en-wintergreen","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}